Texas cottage food law allows home production of non-hazardous foods without local permits, but annual sales cannot exceed $50,000.
Under Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 437, Richardson residents may produce certain non-potentially hazardous foods from their home kitchens without obtaining a local permit or health inspection. Allowed foods include baked goods, jams, jellies, candy, dried herbs, roasted coffee, dehydrated produce, popcorn, and certain pickled goods. Cottage food operators must complete a state-approved food handler course, label all products with their name, address, and the statement 'This food is made in a home kitchen and is not inspected by the Department of State Health Services or a local health department,' and keep annual gross sales under $50,000. Richardson does not add additional local licensing for cottage food, but operators still must comply with home occupation zoning rules that prohibit signage, customer traffic, and exterior changes to the residence.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Richardson code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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